Definitions
- Describing a shape with four straight sides and four angles. - Referring to an object or structure that has a quadrilateral base or cross-section. - Talking about a geometric figure that is four-sided and has four angles.
- Describing a closed two-dimensional shape with four straight sides and four angles. - Referring to a polygon with four sides. - Talking about a geometric figure that is four-sided and has four angles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe shapes with four sides and four angles.
- 2Both are used in geometry to describe figures with four sides.
- 3Both words are derived from Latin roots.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quadrilateral is more commonly used than quadrangular in everyday language.
- 2Definition: Quadrilateral specifically refers to a closed two-dimensional shape with four straight sides and four angles, while quadrangular can also refer to objects or structures with a quadrilateral base or cross-section.
- 3Connotation: Quadrangular may be associated with more technical or formal language, while quadrilateral is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Scope: Quadrilateral is a broader term that encompasses all four-sided shapes, while quadrangular specifically refers to shapes with four angles.
Remember this!
Quadrangular and quadrilateral are synonyms that describe shapes with four sides and four angles. However, quadrilateral is more commonly used and specifically refers to closed two-dimensional shapes with four straight sides and four angles, while quadrangular can also refer to objects or structures with a quadrilateral base or cross-section.
